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Hamburg Teen’s Chemical Order Triggers Hazmat Operation as Police Say No Ongoing Risk

Investigators say the purchase appears legal pending tests to confirm the package’s contents.

Overview

  • Police report the hazardous package was secured, packed, and removed on Saturday, and there is no continuing danger to residents or the environment.
  • The 18-year-old felt unwell after opening the item, called for help, and was taken to a hospital for observation, where initial checks showed no signs of poisoning.
  • Authorities say the substance has been analyzed but its exact identity remains unconfirmed; a fire department spokesman said cyanide was documented in the records.
  • Firefighters in chemical protective suits also secured several small quantities of other chemicals inside the house and turned them over to police.
  • State security was called in after additional offenses were identified at the scene, and about 50 police officers and firefighters took part in the response.